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Top 10 Best Things to Do in Calgary - 2024

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Explore the best things to do in Calgary! Uncover top activities and experiences for an unforgettable visit.
Updated Jun 2024
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    󰺂7.0
    4.3/5
    96 Review
    From13.72
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 3407 reviews
    "definitely check this out if you're in calgary . the calgary tower will give you the best 360 views of the city and the landscape"
    Calgary.Calgary Chinatown
    367m from downtown
    Highlights: The Calgary Tower is a landmark in Calgary, 190.8 meters high. There is an Observation Gallery on the tower, which can overlook the panoramic city streets and the Rocky Mountains 80 kilometers away. There is also a revolving restaurant and cocktail hotel that turns every hour.
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    󰺂6.5
    4.5/5
    69 Review
    Free
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 1420 reviews
    "The river and bridge in Calgary, Canada (Princes Island Park) is a small river near the residential area of Princes Island Park, with clear water. There is a simple small bridge on the river, and the residential area is past from the bridge. Although it is snowing in the sky, people still walk over the bridge and do what they should do. For a while, the snow stopped, I was by the bridge, watching the reflection of the river, it was a beautiful picture of the city, hurry up with the camera to record it."
    Calgary.Northwest Calgary
    1.4km from downtown
    Highlights: A short distance from the city center, this beautiful park offers year-round recreational activities: canoeing, picnics, outdoor celebrations, ice skating, cross-country skiing. It is a summer resort in Calgary's hot summer.
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    󰺂5.6
    4.2/5
    43 Review
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 4550 reviews
    "it's a nice place to visit not only for kids but for adults who love animals as well. i went here alone, and it was nice to have a walk and see the animals at the same time. sadly,the pandas are gone, but i got to see them before they're gone."
    Calgary.Northwest Calgary
    2.4km from downtown
    Highlights: Calgary Zoo is one of the best zoos in the world, especially known for its efforts to restore endangered wildlife. Visit the majestic African Quarter, home to Canada's underwater hippo observation pool; the Botanical Gardens; the Prehistoric Park and the Canadian Wilderness, a safe place to view grizzly bears, cougars and many other mammals and native Canadian birds. The giant pandas Da Mao, Er Shun and twin babies Panpan and Yueyue, who originally lived at the Toronto Zoo, have also moved to the Calgary Zoo since May 2018.
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    󰺂5.5
    4.3/5
    48 Review
    From15.61
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 3201 reviews
    "It is still a snowflake flying all over the world. In the evening, I got up early and went to Calgary Folk Park Historic Village (Heritage Park Historical Village). We took the train, made the boat, visited the antique car, and all the objects were engraved with the good times of the old days, which made people feel warm and moved. ​"
    Calgary.Southwest Calgary
    7.6km from downtown
    Highlights: This is a park showing the buildings and costumes of the Western Canada pioneering era. The construction in the park is like a western fortress. There are post offices, bakeries, wooden churches, schools, restaurants, iron houses, etc. in the early part of this century. The appearance of the town, with the entrance to the steam locomotive Selkirk type 5934, which used to travel through the Rocky Mountains and Selkirk Mountains.
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    󰺂5.2
    4.3/5
    15 Review
    Free
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 38 reviews
    "The facilities of the Calgary China Cultural Center are very Chinese, the cylindrical shape of the scenery, and the core location of the city is still very conspicuous. This cultural center also has a lot of resources. It is very good to feel the special experience here, and there are quite a lot of cultural projects."
    Calgary.Downtown Calgary
    828m from downtown
    Highlights: It's an impressive and iconic building - the ornate dome is 21 meters high, with 561 dragons and other portraits meticulously painted. Built in 1993 by a group of skilled craftsmen in China, its design was inspired by the Temple of Heaven in Beijing. Various art and cultural exhibitions are often held on the second and third floors, and downstairs is a museum that displays Chinese paintings and objects, including replicas of the Terracotta Warriors.
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    󰺂5.1
    4.2/5
    12 Review
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 695 reviews
    "Stephen Pedestrian Street is located in downtown Calgary, not far from Chinatown, a kilometer long East and West Avenue, lined with shops, bars, restaurants; the street is occasionally patrolled by police, walking, or cycling."
    Calgary.Calgary Chinatown
    564m from downtown
    Highlights: This is a prosperous pedestrian street in Calgary, with convenient transportation, high-rise buildings and crowds. There are many specialty shops on the street, and occasionally there are street art performances. It is a good place for you to relax.
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    󰺂5.1
    4.6/5
    29 Review
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 537 reviews
    "This is the venue for some of the events of the 15th Winter Olympic Games in 1988, and it is still a good ice and snow sanctuary. It retained the national flag of the countries participating in the conference at that time, so the flag of the former Soviet Union can still be seen flying in the wind."
    Calgary.Southwest Calgary
    11.7km from downtown
    Highlights: At the 15th Winter Olympics, some sports such as skiing, skiing, leaping and freestyle skiing were held at the Canadian Winter Olympics Park, which is only 10 minutes away from downtown Calgary. Here, visitors can visit the Olympic Hall of Fame, the largest Olympic Hall of Fame in North America. At the same time, there is also Canada's Olympic long ski run.
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    󰺂4.7
    4.3/5
    18 Review
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    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 525 reviews
    "It seems that a tunnel bridge is also a nearby transportation hub through the river. This bridge is very eye-catching in color, red intersecting institutions, no vehicles, people and bicycles can pass freely, there are lights at night, Feng Jia is beautiful. [View] Very beautiful"
    Calgary
    1.7km from downtown
    Highlights: The Peace Bridge is one of Calgary's well-known landmarks, connecting the north and south of the city through a wide system of Bow River channels. The Peace Bridge accommodates pedestrians and cyclists, making it a hassle-free way to easily reach popular dining and shopping destinations such as Kensington, Chinatown and the heart of the city centre, with Stephen's Avenue and Olympic Square Peace Bridge is here.
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    󰺂4.5
    4.7/5
    10 Review
    Free
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 237 reviews
    "The bird sanctuary is quite large. It is also a famous sanctuary in Calgary. Basically, I like the natural structure of the horizontal. I can't see the shops here. I have to prepare the relevant food and water. The birds are mostly wild varieties. It's a cute kind."
    Calgary.Southeast Calgary
    3.8km from downtown
    Highlights: This is a well-known local bird watching area in Calgary, with a good ecological environment and many wild animals can be seen, including muskrats, reindeer, beavers and more. You can bring your binoculars and have a picnic area with friends to enjoy food while waiting for the animals to appear.
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    󰺂4.5
    4.0/5
    23 Review
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 464 reviews
    "Fort Calgary Historical Park is a large-scale urban park, where you can see a lot of Canadian characteristics, the historical park is quite interesting, the whole space is free to visit."
    Calgary.Downtown Calgary
    987m from downtown
    Highlights: This is the historic site where the Northwest Mounted Police built the castle in 1875, but it's gone now, and it's this beautiful park with wide lawns that oozes its charm. In the Interpretation Center located in a corner of the park, the scene of the Northwest Mounted Police at that time was reproduced, and the video was also shown.
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FAQ

What are some Best Things to Do in Calgary?
Some Best Things to Do in Calgary include:Calgary Tower, Prince's Island Park, Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo, Heritage Park, Chinese Cultural Centre Cuisine
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Calgary?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Calgary include:Calgary Tower:4.3, Prince's Island Park:4.5, Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo:4.2, Heritage Park:4.3, Chinese Cultural Centre Cuisine:4.3
At what locations in Calgary can Best Things to Do in Calgary be found?
The Best Things to Do in Calgary are mainly located in:Calgary Tower:Calgary, Prince's Island Park:Calgary, Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo:Calgary, Heritage Park:Calgary, Chinese Cultural Centre Cuisine:Calgary
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